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Restoration of CCTV cameras on VG complete- CoP Collins

- Work continues on re-installation of CCTV cameras on Tortola
Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins has said CCTV cameras have been restored on Virgin Gorda. Photo: Internet Source/File
According to Police Commissionr Mark Collins, right, during a press conference at Police Headquarters on January 7, 2022, work continues in restoring CCTV simultaneously on Tortola. Photo: VINO
According to Police Commissionr Mark Collins, right, during a press conference at Police Headquarters on January 7, 2022, work continues in restoring CCTV simultaneously on Tortola. Photo: VINO
Seated from Left: Flow Corporate Sales Manager Marlon Solomon, Country Manager of Flow Ravindra Maywahlall, Premier’s Ministerial Advisor Kevin C. Smith and Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) at the contract signing on September 9, 2021, to rebuild the CCTV network destroyed during the hurricanes of 2017. Standing is Director of Projects Dr Drexel M. Glasgow. Photo: RVIPF
Seated from Left: Flow Corporate Sales Manager Marlon Solomon, Country Manager of Flow Ravindra Maywahlall, Premier’s Ministerial Advisor Kevin C. Smith and Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) at the contract signing on September 9, 2021, to rebuild the CCTV network destroyed during the hurricanes of 2017. Standing is Director of Projects Dr Drexel M. Glasgow. Photo: RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins said in a major fight against crime, CCTV cameras across the Virgin Islands are being re-installed.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had signed a contract on September 9, 2021, for just over $411,000 with Cable and Wireless BVI Ltd to rebuild the backbone surveillance infrastructure destroyed during the hurricanes of 2017.

“We are happy to announce that the re-installation of CCTV cameras in Virgin Gorda is complete. Lots of hard work and contributions from many, both in the private and public sectors, assisted in making this happen,” Commissioner Collins said on Friday, January 7, 2022, in a press conference.

The CoP said he wanted to particularly acknowledge the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s (RVIPF) Communications Team for “their hard work and dedication to the task.”

All installations expected to be in place this year- CoP

“Work continues, in restoring CCTV simultaneously on Tortola. We hope to have all installations in place during this year, 2022,” he said.

With the level of importance the Government placed on this restoration project, funding was secured through the Caribbean Development Bank and matched with funds from its capital expenditures to expand on the previous surveillance system, providing a more reliable, resilient coverage and less vulnerable to disaster.

Once completed, the new CCTV surveillance system is expected to provide the critical support to the efforts of law enforcement in detecting and preventing crime.

3 Responses to “Restoration of CCTV cameras on VG complete- CoP Collins”

  • asking for a friend (10/01/2022, 12:18) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    So does he still need so much British officers?
    • Keep Calm (10/01/2022, 12:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      He has 7
    • bbc (10/01/2022, 13:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      now you know why one doesn't see any police officers walking they simply sit in a room watching the screen there is far to much lawless in little bvi


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